What would you use to remotely support a computer with "LAN" access? (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by lambda@programming.dev to c/linux@programming.dev

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I have a few family members that I help support. For instance, I installed Linux Mint on my grandmother's PC. She doesn't know any different and my young cousin doesn't understand it so he finally stopped giving it viruses. I used to use TeamViewer to take over her PC when she needed support but I got my account banned because they believed I was using it commercially. Oh well!

I have Tailscale installed on the computers. This gives me SSH access. What would you suggest? RDP? Something else?

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[-] lambda@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago

I hadn't tried it yet. I was just asking to get a census of what's popular before I dug in too deep.

[-] SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago

Gotcha. As usual with Linux, there are lots of ways to crack the nut. I would be inclined to go with the built-in option, in this case. Less likely to break.

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